Lead and oversee a team of clinical database design professionals responsible for the delivery and build of multiple clinical studies across various platforms. Serve as a client-facing representative for the clinical database design function, with accountability for project financials, scope management, and relationship development. Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) supporting IT teams on software application maintenance and adoption as needed.
Essential Functions- Serve in a global SME role for clinical database design and data management.
- May act as a global librarian, supporting and performing CAPA activities, issue management, and escalations.
- Perform project financial checks and reviews, including budget monitoring and variance analysis.
- Define, prioritize, and manage resource requirements and assignments across projects.
- Implement departmental and office objectives; conduct peer reviews at a portfolio level.
- Provide expert review and guidance on Data Management deliverables, including:
- CRF/eCRF design
- Database design and setup
- Validation definition and programming
- Data Management Plans
- Database deliverables for internal and external customers
- Offer technical guidance and solutions to internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues and improve efficiency.
- Participate in the development and implementation of new processes and technologies.
- Ensure staff are trained and compliant with current SOPs, work instructions, and project scope. Identify and address professional development and training needs.
- Mentor team members to strengthen Data Management programming processes, systems, and drug development expertise.
- Provide design and programming input into proposals and scopes of work; may participate in proposal defenses.
- Lead or attend customer meetings to discuss project programming requirements and strategic planning.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of scope of work, budgets, and assumptions. Identify out-of-scope activities and prepare revised cost estimates with supporting documentation.
- Ensure project milestones are met according to agreed timelines and actively manage quality throughout the project lifecycle.
- Perform people management responsibilities, including planning, assigning, and directing work.
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Technology (required).
- 4–6 years of relevant core technical designer experience, with 9+ years of total professional experience (required).
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Technology
- 4-6 years of relevant core technical designer experience
- 9+ years of total professional experience
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What We Do
IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ delivers powerful insights with speed and agility — enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients. With approximately 70,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries. To learn more, visit www.iqvia.com.
